For a starting reloader (hobbyist), what are the advantages of the Auto-Progressive reloading press versus Hornady's LNL Classic reloading kit?
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The opposite of Progressive is Batch. With the single-stage Classic, you must batch operations into Resize/Decap, Bell, seat, and crimp (while loading powder offline) all in seperate operations... Imagine doing 50 at a time, changing dies, doing the next operation on 50, changing dies, loading powder then seating/crimping the projectile.
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The very first thing you should get is a book. The current Hornady book and another like they Lyman 49th would be good to start with. After a few hours of reading you will have a good idea what its all about and all the stuff you will need to go with the press.
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No you will have to buy one since this machine can be used to reload several calibers and shell configurations from pistol to rifle. Though there are several manuals available, may I suggest the "Lyman Reloading Handbook, 49th Edition" also available at Amazon. Or you can go to Cabela's or Bass Pro.
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I use a Lee Single Stage press which uses an attached priming lever. It's a simple lever that attaches to the press and accepts a single primer. On the down stroke, the primer is inserted into the cartridge. When combined with the auto primer system, which holds the primers and inserts them into the primer lever, it's very quick and efficient.I'm not convinced this is the system you're referring to though, since I've never heard it called the Lever Primer System. On the leeprecision.com web site, the primer system I'm using is sku 90997.
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Yes Edward, the Hornady lock-n-load comes with one small primer feed tube and one large primer feed tube. You will want to invest in more( they come in sets of three) cuz you won't want to stop loading. This is a greatachone.
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If you buy 223 it is less stuff to buy to convert to a 9mm than from 9mm to 223. Also you will need for 223 some additional stuff to even get started if you have never reloaded before pick you up the newest lyman reloading manual and read the first part of it before you really make the decision of single stage press or progressive.if i had it to do over again i would have went single stage first cause there is a learning curve with reloading mostly for die adjusting and seating depth adjustments hope this helps you out on your journey into reloading
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I have been reloading sine the early 1970s and I use nothing but Lee die sets. For straight wall pistol cases I always get the Lee 4 die set. It might cost a few dollar more, but you get a lot more. If you work reasonably (and what reloader doesn't ) the Lee 4 die set will last you a life time.
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Yes, the Lyman book for reloading is an excellent book for the beginner who is about to start reloading. I would recommend it as a reference book for the shelf. I refer to mine all the time.
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Yes it is a good book for the beginner. I would also recommend that you get some of the other reloading manuals that are available (Hornady, Nosler, etc.) for comparison purposes. I don't know of any experienced reloader who relies on only one data resource.
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"Better" would be an opinion. If you put or have rounds in strips the strip reloader is faster. If they are not in strips they are about the same speed, this one(speed loader) may be faster. This speed loader is a better unloader tho for sure.
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Nothing other than dies for handguns (I reload .40S&W;). I also want to echo George B's comments about getting the 4-die set and another turret. The crimp die, I think, is a must (others may not) and the extra turret makes reloading multiple calibers easier -- one turret per caliber and swap them out as well as the shell casing holder. I did have to buy the rifle riser pass-through die and the auto disk doubling kit for .223. Keep that in mind when/if you reload rifle casings. Good luck and have fun. I really enjoy it once you have everything.
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I've never used for long rifle reloading.But from what I've read it works for rifles, I've just not tried it.I use it for .40 cal.I love this press its absolutely wonderful
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One is an economy car the other is a Cadillac??? The Rock Chucker is a "single stage" (one step at a time) system. A progressive system is designed (often uses a turret design) where multiple stages (steps) will function at the same time. I know there are some videos on YouTube that can demonstrate them and should be informative. RCBS has progressive presses as well. I did a LOT of research on loading presses before I jumped in (also ask friends opinions if possible). Some are better than others, but they all do the job for the most part. I would say it mostly depends on how often you will be using it and how much you want to invest moneywise. I would also purchase a reloader manual prior to making a decision (they nearly all cover the various types of systems). Hope this helps.
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yes...it is a good press for what ever reloading operation you will need it for.
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This is a single stage press, meaning you only do 1 step at a time, an Auto Progressive will run you multiple times the price of this kit and will increase time efficiency exponentially as you complete the entire process in one cycle. This is more of a basic kit meant for low turnout reloading.
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I have been told the depth of Lee and RCBS dies will not work with the others press but have never tried them. I have loaded many thousands of handgun rounds with a RCBS setup in the past and so far the Lee has had comparable quality results. Don't care much for the quality of the Lee Powder Scales though.
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With any reload, you have to purchase different die sets for different caliper. Started with the 45 acp myself but now I reload .44, and .40 caliper. The best thing about the Lee press is that you can reload pistol and rifle a rounds. I do recommend "Lyman reloading hand book" with reloading.